F/A-18C Hornet Demo at the 2009 Randolph AFB Airshow

[spiderrock2009]

this was the best performance of the day.

[MarkGarrison]

I was there and I distinctly heard a sonic boom during his demo. Didn't think they were suppose to do that but it was awesome.

[bujoun76]

@MarkGarrison

Sorry guy but a sonic boom sounds like a "double shotgun" blast! The cone would be much larger and it would appear to phase in and out as if it were some sci-fi show on tv! Then most peoples car windows would probably shatter and your ears might bleed a bit.

[MarkGarrison]

Trust me guy. It happened. I was attending this air show with a 25 year Air Force veteran and when it happened (it is not heard in this video), we both looked at each other, shook our heads, and he said "I'd love to hear him explain that one." If you were there, you definitely heard it. I've lived next to this AFB my entire life, witnessed countless air shows, and believe me, that was a very distinct sound and moment I'll never forget.

[MarkGarrison]

And as far as your "bleeding ears" comment, there are videos of supersonic flybys extremely close to military personnel and they seemed just fine afterwards.

[MarkGarrison]

There is a Mythbusters video you should check out titled "Mythbusters sonic boom sound off". They performed five sonic boom passes in a F/A-18 at a mere 200 ft above a test area full of all different types of glass (home, auto, flimsy wine glasses, etc.,) and only one piece of single pane house glass broke, on the fifth and final sonic boom pass. All directly above a full camera crew and cast member nonetheless. They aren't as dangerous as you imply.

[allthatiswithinme]

Definitely not sonic booms. It's illegal in public places (exceptions may apply at certain AF bases such as EDW).

[MarkGarrison]

I know what I heard. It's not exactly an easy thing to mis-hear. lol. I know it's not allowed, but that doesn't change the fact that it happened. I'm finished trying to "prove" what we all heard. If you don't believe me, fine. It doesn't take that unforgettable moment away from me or the veterans I was watching the show with.

[allthatiswithinme]

You may think it was a high-speed pass, but you are just retarded.

[MarkGarrison]

Were you there? No? Then stfu. It's hard to mistake a friggin sonic boom. I'd love to see you call that 25 year Air Force veteran (who has seen combat and heard many sound barriers being broken) a retard.

[magnumaov]

wasnt a full sonic boom, and i dont need to be there either to experience it. pilots arent supposed to break the sound barrier at airshows, and had the pilot done so, he wouldve had to immeditaly knock off the demo and land. it could have been a mini-boom, which happens on rare occasions and is mistaken for a sonic boom. youtube "semperapollo", he has some footage with an example of one

[MarkGarrison]

You "don't need to be there to experience it"? Wow. Not sure how you can experience something without being there. And I'm no scientist, but from what I can recall, you either break the sound barrier or you don't. Kind of like being half pregnant.

[MXRIDER997]

i was there! did anyone see the AWSOME B1B do a flyby?that was awsome

[tropicdiver2007]

What, you didn't catch his sneak pass? ;-)

[mlmick1]

Yes, we were at the show, and the Vapors were very cool!